Highway Department
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:How do I report a road hazard after normal business hours?

A: In case of emergency, contact the Hudson Police Department at 603-886-6011. If it is a non-emergency, leave a message on the Highway Department answering machine at 886-6018 and the matter will be taken care of during normal working hours.

Q: How do I dispose of large items?

A:
(1). Hudson residents may call Pinard Waste Systems at 1-800-675-7933 to schedule a curbside pick-up of any bulk items or white goods. This service will be provided once per month. User fees for this service are as follows:

$30.00 for all Freon appliances
$20.00 for all metal appliances
$30.00 per item for all non-metal goods: Plastic, appliances, couches, mattresses, rugs, etc.
$30.00 for all TVs and CRT monitors

Payment: Credit card or check payable to Pinard Waste Systems

(2). Residents also have the option to bring acceptable items to Town Clean-Up Days, which are held at the West Road Landfill. Acceptable items include: Demolition and Building Materials, Clean Sheetrock, Clean Asphalt Shingles, Clean Wood, Brush, Leaves, Furniture, Rugs, Cardboard, Appliances and Scrap Metal. Branches should be no greater than 5 inches in diameter. No Freon appliances, TVs/CRTs or household trash.

Q: When are the Town Clean-Up Days?

A: Town Clean-up days are held on the last Saturday of every month from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Upcoming Town-Clean-Up days are as follows:

2009  2010 
July 25, 2009  January 30, 2010 
August 29, 2009  February 27, 2010 
September 26, 2009  March 27, 2010 
October 31, 2009  April 24, 2010 
November 28, 2009  May 29, 2010 
December 26, 2009  June 26, 2010 

Q: Where are the Town Clean-Ups held?

A: Town Clean-ups are held at the West Road Landfill. Directions: Heading north on Route 102, take a left onto West Road and then left onto Old Landfill Road. Go to the end and you will be at the Landfill.

Q: What is the holiday schedule for Trash/Recycling Pickup?

A: Collections for the week of a holiday will be postponed by one day if your trash day falls on or after the following holidays:
2009  2010 
Labor Day Monday: 9/7/09  New Year's Day: Friday, 1/1/10 
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday 11/26/09  Memorial Day Monday 5/31/10 
Christmas Day: Thursday 12/25/09   

Q: How do I dispose of hazardous waste or electronics?

A: Hazardous Waste and Electronics can be disposed of at one of Nashua Regional Planning Commission's Hazardous Waste Collection dates. For a listing of times and locations go to the Highway Department's Webpage or www.nashuarpc.org or call 603-424-2240.

TVs and CRT monitors can be picked up at curbside by Pinard Waste for $30.

RST Reclaiming at 66B River Road, Hudson also accepts electronics for a fee. Contact them at 603-595-8708.

Q: How do I dispose of Automotive Waste?

A: Used motor oil can be disposed of at the Highway Department, 2 Constitution Drive, Hudson, during normal business hours. Sam's Club, Hudson, will accept tires and car batteries for a fee. Tire Warehouse, Hudson, will accept tires for a fee.

Q: How do I dispose of Fluorescents and Mercury Containing Items?

A: New Law – Fluorescents and Mercury Containing Items As of January 1, 2008 New Hampshire State Law prohibits throwing items containing mercury (Thermometers, thermostats, fluorescent bulbs) into the trash. Mercury is a very toxic substance and requires special handling. KEEP FLUORESCENT BULBS, COMPACT FLUORESCENT BULBS, THERMOMETERS, AND THERMOSTATS OUT OF YOUR TRASH! Bring fluorescent bulbs to Nashua True Value (Belletete's True Value, 80 Northeastern Boulevard, Nashua, 603-880-7778) or ACE Hardware stores for recycling. Bring thermometers and other mercury-containing items to the Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup days, which are listed on the Highway Department Webpage.

Q: Who do I call for questions about my trash or recycling?

A: Pinard Waste Systems, Inc. is the company that handles Hudson's trash and recycling. Their number is 1-800-675-7933. You can contact them if your trash or recycling was not picked up, if your trash cart is damaged, or if you wish to purchase a second trash cart ($75 one time fee to the resident).

Q: Where do I get a recycling bin?

A: Recycling bins are available free of charge to Hudson residents. You may pick them up at the Hudson Highway Department during normal business hours. Another option would be to use trashcans for your recycling (one for Mixed Paper and One for Comingled), they are larger so they hold more items and most come with lids to keep items contained.

Q: When are the Yard Waste Collection dates?

A: Yard Waste Collection begins at 7:00 am on the following dates:

Saturday, November 7, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Saturday, May 1, 2010

Barrels and Biodegradable Leaf Bags only. No container over 75 pounds in weight. Brush should be bundled with twine and no larger than 2 feet in diameter and 3 feet long.